What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 21 pot roast recipe in the instant pot that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
21 Pot Roast Recipe In The Instant Pot
Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe
Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast (Tender and Juicy)
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot® Classic Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot® Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Chuck Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Roast Beef
Instant Pot Pot Roast & Potatoes
Instant Pot Pot Roast
THE BEST Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe {So Easy!}
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Sunday Pot Roast (Instant Pot Recipe)
How much liquid do I put in my Instant Pot roast?
Typically roast beef would be made in the oven without liquid. However, in order for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, there must be enough liquid. For this recipe, you’ll need 1 cup of water or broth.
How do I use the roast setting on my Instant Pot?
Instructions
- Place the water in the bottom of the Instant Pot, the place the roast on top.
- Sprinkle the rest of the packages on top of the roast.
- Close the Instant Pot and seal it.
- Press the meat/stew button and set for a 120 minute cook time. Let it decompress. Remove and serve!
Why is my roast tough in Instant Pot?
What if my pot roast is tough? If after cooking the pot roast, it is still tough, all you need to do is cook it longer. If the beef is still tough, it just needs more time for the braise to do it’s magic and break down the connective tissues in the beef.
Is pot roast better in crockpot or Instant Pot?
FLAVOR: Even though they both used the same recipe and both had plenty of flavor,, the low and slow cooking from the Crock Pot created a much deeper, warmer flavor. It browned the outside of the roast and embedded a richness that was absent in the Instant Pot.
How long does a 3 lb roast take to cook?
We suggest planning 30 additional minutes. Approximately 15 minutes for searing the roast at 450 °F prior to roasting and approximately 15 minutes for the roast to rest before serving.
| Approx weight | Rare (125 °F) | Medium (145 °F) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 lb | 1 hr | 1 hr 21 min |
| 4 lb | 1 hr 8 min | 1 hr 28 min |
| 5 lb | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 36 min |
Do you cover meat with liquid in pressure cooker?
The meat in the pressure cooker will remain entirely covered with the liquid, and you need to make sure that the pressure cooker is tightly packed. Not doing so won’t only result in the ruining of your dish, but it can also be dangerous for you.
Does meat get more tender the longer you pressure cook it?
A while back I asked myself, “Does pressure cooking tenderize meat”? and this is what I found out. The pressure will in fact make your meat super tender, almost as if you slow cooked it for the better part of a day.
What is the best cut of beef for pressure cooker?
Cooking beef in a pressure cooker
- Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.
- Trickier cuts of beef to use: Eye round, Bottom round, Top round, Sirloin steak.




















